Austin Sustainability & Resilience Lead — Climate Strategy

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Central TX Sustainability & Resilience Business Class Lead to drive climate and sustainability consulting across built environment projects from Austin, Texas. You will lead diverse project teams, coordinate with operations, marketing and PMs, and help advance HDR's standards, certifications, and public outreach.

The role emphasizes thought leadership, staff development, and participation in HDR's employee-owned culture to deliver impactful solutions for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in sustainable design or related fields.
• Commitment to quality, HDR values and professional integrity.
• Maintains professional/engineering registration and related technical experience.
• Experience in leading diverse teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Works cooperatively with area leaders, operations managers, and marketing managers.
• Active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable and/or climate-related consulting and certification services on built environment projects
• Conduct energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, interiors and consulting projects
• Contribute to marketing pursuits, technical reviews, narrative writing, and staff education as a sustainability expert
• Incorporate thought leadership and public outreach within design and sustainability
• Speak at conferences, publish papers, and engage professional organizations
• Coordinate area activities, monitor and improve technical competencies of staff and products
• Support delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on business class efforts with operations, marketing and PM
• Participate in quality assurance/quality control and best practices
• Engage in strategic planning, budgeting and implementation

Skills

Ten years experience

Quality and HDR values

Professional registration

Team leadership

Collaborative leadership

Active employee-owned culture

HDR employee-owned culture

Active participant in professional/ass

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking a Central TX Sustainability & Resilience Business Class Lead to drive climate and sustainability consulting across built environment projects from Austin, Texas. You will lead diverse project teams, coordinate with operations, marketing and PMs, and help advance HDR's standards, certifications, and public outreach.

The role emphasizes thought leadership, staff development, and participation in HDR's employee-owned culture to deliver impactful solutions for clients and communities.